Osinbajo Advocates Democracy Over Military Rule at Fintiri's Celebration

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo spoke at the 59th birthday celebration of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Yola. He asserted that even the worst democracy in Africa surpasses the best military regime, highlighting that democracy provides citizens with freedoms unattainable under military rule.

Osinbajo urged the Nigerian judiciary to focus on protecting the rights of ordinary citizens and emphasized that weak institutions lead to weak democracy. He advocated for government policies to be people-centered to foster citizen support and accelerate development.

On the issue of corruption, he suggested that common sense should guide the fight against it and called for citizen engagement in social protection policies. Osinbajo praised Fintiri for his infrastructure development efforts and restoring peace in Adamawa.

He noted the creation of new chiefdoms as a means to strengthen peace and bring government closer to rural communities. Other dignitaries present included Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya.